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I have been on a PMR journey for almost 1 1/2 years. I like (and consult)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959446/

Discussion: Confused about PMR symptoms

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Posted: Nov 5, 2023

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I have read on a number of sites that when you taper/withdraw from Prednisone you may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797653/

Discussion: New to PMR - Are Monthly Labs and Check-ups normal?

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Posted: Jan 16, 2023

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Your rheumatologist sounds sensible to me. Better than people who advise increasing prednisone for niggles of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096771/

Discussion: Are painful swollen hands and fingers a PMR flare?

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Posted: Jun 30, 2024

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Thanks for the advice, but I don't think this applies to me. I just want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968356/

Discussion: I’m Not Responding to Prednisone and I Need Advice

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Posted: Nov 20, 2023

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That's great. That's an amazingly fast taper. It took me about 6 months from being diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387103/

Discussion: FDA approves Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) for GCA

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Sep 5, 2025

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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942602/ here is a comment from a Kevzara conversation about starting the 14 week taper AFTER...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1211115/

Discussion: ACR Convergence 2023 Nov -Program abstracts are available for view

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Posted: Jan 14, 2025

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Hi @lowell77, That's a great question and I think it really depends on the individual and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992552/

Discussion: PMR Taper and pain

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Posted: Jan 6, 2024

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This is one of the best threads I’ve read on this site. Thank you all for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1476322/

Discussion: Testing for Cortisol levels during taper of prednisone

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jan 7 5:59am

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Welcome @dkucan, Tapering off of prednisone can be a challenge. My first time took 3 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1467604/

Discussion: PMR relapse symptoms

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 25, 2025

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@stonewheel Thank you for your reply. I've been on prednisone for a year. I started at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1501178/

Discussion: Kevzara (sarilumab) to treat PMR

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 8 5:27pm

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